Director of Mubarak Al-Kabeer Hospital Dr. Ahmad Saud Al-Hussaini said Wednesday that the hospital's new strategy will focus on meeting demands for better healthcare in Hawalli governorate which is witnessing an increase in population.

The Hospital Management is seeking all kinds of assistance in preparation for the five-year plan aimed at reducing overcrowding and pressure on specialized hospitals, Al-Hussaini told KUNA in a statement.

The strategy will provide the latest in healthcare services and reduce the cost of treatment, he said. Projects such as the expansion and establishment of a new emergency ward, a separate building for pediatrics, and other facilities such a multi-storey parking lot in addition to a renovated ambulance land zone will be within the strategy, he said.